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Colorado Avalanche, rest of NHL cancels Sept. preseason games

Young Avalanche players from left to right, Mark Olver, Gabriel Landeskog, Ryan O'Reilly, and Erik Johnson are in danger of not playing the upcoming NHL season. (Travis Golby, Getty Images)

Because of the owners' lockout, the NHL on Wednesday cancelled all preseason games through the end of the month, erasing three Avalanche games.

The Avs originally were scheduled to host the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings on Sept. 26, then visit Anaheim on Sept. 28 and the Kings on Sept. 29. Colorado still is scheduled to host Dallas and Anaheim on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3, respectively, visit the Stars on Oct. 5 and play the New York Rangers on Oct. 6 in Kansas City, Mo.

The NHL's latest work stoppage is the result of Saturday's expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement and the owners' refusal to begin the season without a new CBA. Most teams would have hosted rookie camps this week then begin training camp Friday.

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